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English
Especially
ɪˈspɛʃəli
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Especially -
Particularly; to a great extent; notably
Example: I enjoy all sports, especially basketball.
Usage: formalContext: academic writing, professional presentations
Note: Used to emphasize a particular aspect or item within a group.
In particular; specifically
Example: I love all kinds of music, especially classical and jazz.
Usage: formalContext: research papers, formal speeches
Note: Highlights a specific example or category within a broader topic.
Above all others; chiefly; primarily
Example: She loves all animals, especially her pet dog.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, personal preferences
Note: Expresses a strong preference or priority for something.
Especially's synonyms
Especially expressions, common phrases
Above all
This phrase emphasizes that something is more important or valued more than anything else.
Example: She loved music, above all classical pieces.
Note: It conveys a stronger sense of priority or emphasis compared to 'especially.'
In particular
This phrase is used to specify a particular thing or person when talking about a general category.
Example: He enjoys all sports, but he loves basketball in particular.
Note: It provides a specific focus within a broader category, similar to 'especially' but with a clearer indication of specificity.
Notably
This phrase highlights something that is deserving of attention or notice.
Example: The team played exceptionally well, notably their defense.
Note: It emphasizes a noteworthy aspect, similar to 'especially' but with a focus on highlighting significance.
Particularly
This phrase indicates a specific preference or emphasis within a group of similar things.
Example: I enjoy all fruits, but I am particularly fond of strawberries.
Note: It suggests a strong preference or emphasis similar to 'especially,' but with a more nuanced tone.
Specifically
This phrase is used to refer to something in a detailed or explicit manner.
Example: Can you tell me specifically what you need for the project?
Note: It indicates a clear and precise reference similar to 'especially,' but with a focus on explicitness.
Not least
This phrase suggests that something should not be overlooked or underestimated, emphasizing its importance.
Example: Her success was due to hard work, talent, and not least, support from her friends.
Note: It emphasizes the significance of a particular factor, similar to 'especially,' but with a focus on ensuring it is not disregarded.
In essence
This phrase is used to capture the central or most important aspect of something.
Example: His speech, in essence, conveyed the importance of unity and cooperation.
Note: It highlights the fundamental or core element, akin to 'especially,' but with a focus on essential characteristics.
Especially everyday (slang) expressions
Especially
Used to single out one particular thing or group of things as being more important or significant than others.
Example: I love all types of music, especially jazz and classical.
Note: Serves as the standard term for emphasizing the importance of a specific item or category.
Specially
Indicates that something is done for a particular purpose or person.
Example: This cake was specially made for your birthday.
Note: While it is oftentimes used interchangeably with 'especially,' 'specially' typically implies a distinct intention or custom-made nature.
Most notably
Emphasizes a particular person, item, or point above others.
Example: Many great inventors have contributed to society, but most notably, Thomas Edison.
Note: Stresses significance but with a slight difference in nuance, placing an emphasis on the chosen instance being particularly worthy of notice or acknowledgment.
Epic
Used informally to describe something grand, exciting, or exceptional.
Example: That party was epic, especially the dance-off at the end!
Note: Offers a colloquial and exaggerated twist to emphasizing the greatness or impact of a particular event or moment.
Especially - Examples
Especially during the winter months, it's important to stay warm.
I love all types of music, especially jazz.
This project is especially important to me.
Especially grammar
Especially - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: especially
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): especially
Syllables, Separation and Stress
especially Contains 4 syllables: es • pe • cial • ly
Phonetic transcription: i-ˈspe-shə-lē
es pe cial ly , i ˈspe shə lē (The red syllable is stressed)
Especially - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
especially: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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